Bodija, Billions, And The Burden Of Seyi Makinde’s Silence
By Folorunso Adisa The tragic explosion that rocked Bodija, Ibadan, in January 2024 was more than a test of emergency response. It has since become a profound test of democratic…
President Must Fix The Fiscal Governance Problem
By Cosmas Olanipekun I begin with a direct quote from the 2026 budget speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: “Let me be clear: 2026 will be a year of stronger…
Energy Will Decide The AI Race
By Vittorio Quaglione Data-Centre investments hint at a coming shift in the AI race. Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector. As…
Why Nigeria’s Democracy Needs Integrated Civic Tech, Not More Apps
By Mayowa Akinyele and Habib Sheidu Nigeria does not suffer from a shortage of civic passion. What we suffer from is civic fragmentation. Across the country, civil society organisations launch…
Judgment Against VIO Should Inspire Reform, End Lawlessness
By GEB The judgment of the Court of Appeal restricting the functions of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) strikes at the heart of one of Nigeria’s most persistent traffic regulation…
Donald Trump and the white man’s burden in Nigeria
By Adekeye Adebajo U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a “genocide.” Trump has three possible motives for making such a…
LASG seals Lekki estate over poor hygiene, sewage, waste water handling
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office sealed off a residential estate at Ladipo Omotesho Street, Lekki Phase I, on Wednesday over environmental law violations. Speaking on the exercise, the General…
Alleged tax law alteration probe still ongoing – H’Reps
Members of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged alterations to Nigeria’s tax laws have said the panel is still finalising its work, explaining why its report has…
Alleged terror-financing: Buratai demands N1bn defamation damages from ex-Gen Ali-Keffi
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has instituted a N1bn defamation suit against another retired senior military officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi (retd.), before the Kaduna…
FG gets Benin presidential pardon for jailed Nigerian pastor
The Federal Government has secured a presidential pardon from the Republic of Benin for a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, leading to his release after more than two years in detention…